Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in San Francisco and Oakland
San Francisco and Oakland has 240 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 21 cities, with 13,087 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration176
- Mold Remediation140
- Mold Inspection and Testing104
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration102
- Sewage Cleanup77
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup43
- Hoarding Cleanup10
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement42
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement29
- Storm Damage and Board Up43
- Odor Removal52
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out19
What Makes San Francisco and Oakland Different
Fog and cool damp air keep many Bay Area homes wetter than people expect. On the foggy west side of San Francisco and near the water, walls, closets and bathrooms can stay damp for much of the year, and mold grows on cold outside walls. Run bathroom fans and keep air moving in closets and rooms that smell musty.
Much of the housing is old. Victorian and Edwardian homes, older apartment buildings and early 20th century bungalows may have lead paint, old knob and tube wiring, galvanized pipes and asbestos in flooring, plaster or pipe wrap. Test before you cut into walls. Winter storms from the Pacific can bring days of heavy rain, and low neighborhoods can take water when drains back up. San Francisco’s sewer carries storm water and sewage together, so a backup is sewage.
Earthquakes are always a risk here. Strap the water heater, and know where the gas and water shutoffs are. The Oakland and Berkeley hills also carry wildfire risk, and the Oakland hills fire of 1991 is a reminder of how fast fire moves there. Hillside homes can see mud and runoff in heavy rain.
Most Reviewed in San Francisco and Oakland
- 1
COIT Cleaning and Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.7 from 2,842 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeOdor
- 2
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 2,691 Google reviews Yelp 2.6 · Facebook 4.5
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewage
- 3
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.9 from 1,407 Google reviews Yelp 3.9
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 4
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.9 from 708 Google reviews Yelp 3.1 · Facebook 4.8
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeOdor
- 5
Golden Gate Home Inspections
Google rating 5.0 from 382 Google reviews
Best in San Francisco 2026Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
- 6
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 336 Google reviews Yelp 5.0
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewage
- 7
California Healthy Home Inspections & Remediation Inc.
Google rating 5.0 from 314 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold Testing
- 8
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 290 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewage
- 9
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 267 Google reviews Yelp 3.0
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewage
- 10
Bay Area Home Inspections
Google rating 5.0 from 156 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
- 11
Sigala's Carpet & Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 137 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 12
Checking a License in San Francisco and Oakland
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for most jobs over $1,000 in labor and materials combined. Look up the license number on the board’s website before you sign, and check that it is active and bonded and that workers compensation insurance is on file. California has no separate state license for mold cleanup, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability insurance. Asbestos work needs its own certification, so ask about it by name when a job may disturb older materials.
What Jobs Cost in San Francisco and Oakland
| Job | Typical in San Francisco and Oakland | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,150 to $3,500 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,500 to $6,900 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,750 to $6,900 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,300 to $8,700 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $225 to $700 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $350 to $1,150 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $350 to $900 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $600 to $2,900 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,500 to $29,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,400 to $5,800 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,750 to $3,500 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $11,500 to $23,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $350 to $800 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $600 to $1,750 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,150 to $3,500 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,300 to $17,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $17,500 to $29,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |